Policy Officer

23 hours ago

Parramatta, Australia NSW Government -Department of Education Full time

**Ongoing Full-Time role available**:

- **Location: Parramatta (Hybrid role)**:

- **Flexible work-life balance, with a 35-hour working week**:

- **Competitive salary of** **$101,947 - $112,849 pa, plus **employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading**:

- **You will have access to join Fitness Passport - access to 500+ gyms across NSW**

**The Unit**

The Crisis Response & Recovery unit leads state-level preparedness and response to disaster and emergencies arising from a range of hazards. The Crisis Response & Recovery unit also ensures strategic development, implementation and evaluation of best practice policies, programs, and projects to support the achievement of the NSW Department of Education’s objectives in relation to emergency and incident preparedness and response coordination.

**Purpose of the role**

The Policy Officer will be required to provide a wide range of policy management coordination and administration for the team. This may include preparing discussion papers, briefs and submissions whilst also preparing and reviewing the content of policy advise to ensure it complies with Departmental standards.

You will be working with members of your team as well as facilitate and maintain stakeholder engagement whilst consulting on policy issues. You will need to have the ability to undertake research and identify any room for improvements to deliver a favourable outcome to operational effectiveness.
- Strong policy support and emergency management experience and skills
- Flexible during a crisis or disaster situation
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion
- Ability to work under high pressure with conflicting priorities
- Self-directed and highly motivated
- Strong team player and proven ability to work collaboratively

**About the Department of Education***

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. For more information about the Department of Education, please visit NSW Department of Education

**To apply**

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.

**Closing date: 27**th** October at 11:59pm**
- A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months._

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